Reed Elementary

Dear Reed Families and Friends, It's time for our Reed Jr. and Sr. King & Queen Fundraiser! From September 8-26, students will be raising money to support our upcoming Reed School Activities/Events. Here's how it works: • The male and female students in grades K-2 and the male and female students in grades 3-5 who raise the most money will be crowned Reed's Jr. and Sr. King & Queen. • The overall top fundraiser will earn the special honor of pieing Mrs. Hampton during our celebration! Important Dates • Fundraiser begins: Monday, September 8 • Fundraiser ends: Friday, September 26 • Winners announced: Monday, September 29 • Winners crowned on October 14 during our homecoming Pep Rally All money raised will directly benefit our yearly activities, enabling us to create a fun and memorable event for all our students. We encourage you to support your student by helping them collect donations from family, friends, and community members. Every dollar counts, and together we can make this fundraiser a success! Thank you for your continued support of Reed Elementary. We can't wait to see which students will be crowned our Jr. and Sr. King & Queen of 2025! With gratitude, Reed Elementary School

Mrs. Nelida Gamez's 4th and 5th grade students demonstrated proficiency in ELPA21 and were recognized with M and M’s for Magnificent work.

DSD will be closed ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 FOR LABORDAY CLASSES WILL RESUME ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025

We are deeply honored and grateful to have welcomed Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva to the Dumas School District. Their visit is a meaningful recognition of hard work, dedication and potential within our schools, students, educators and community. We appreciate their time and commitment to education. Thank you, Governor Sanders and Secretary Oliva, for your leadership and for taking the time to engage with our district. Your presence inspires us to continue striving for excellence in education.

We are deeply honored and grateful to have welcomed Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva to the Dumas School District. Their visit is a meaningful recognition of hard work, dedication and potential within our schools, students, educators and community. We appreciate their time and commitment to education. Thank you, Governor Sanders and Secretary Oliva, for your leadership and for taking the time to engage with our district. Your presence inspires us to continue striving for excellence in education.

Pre-K class rosters will be posted tomorrow, Friday, July 25, at 1:00 p.m. on the Reed Elementary gym doors. Parents will be notified if their child was accepted into the program prior to rosters being posted.

Rosters will be posted on the gym doors at Reed Elementary on Thursday, July 24, @3:30. Open House Monday, August 4th 5:00-7:00 PM

Please be advised that the phone lines at Reed Elementary are currently down. We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. In the meantime, if you need to reach us, please use 870-377-2958. We apologize for any inconvenience and will update you as soon as the service is restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding

Reed Elementary School School Supply Lists Kindergarten - 5th Grade WE ARE ROLL’n at Reed 💜💛

DUMAS SCHOOL DiSTRICT OPEN HOUSE: Reed Elementary August 4th 5:00pm — 7:00pm Dumas Middle August 6th 5:00pm — 7:00Pm Dumas High August 5th 5:00pm -7:00pm

Reed Elementary Register your child now! Must be 4 years old before August 1.

What the law requires: Under the Bell-to-Bell No Cell Act: • Students are prohibited from using or having access to personal electronic devices, including cell phones and smart watches during the school day, from the first bell to the last bell. • This includes classrooms, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias and other school spaces during instructional hours. • Exemptions for health reasons, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), after school extracurricular activities and emergencies will be honored with appropriate documentation and school approval. • Each public-school district will be required to publish its cell phone policy on its website. Dumas School District’s Approach: • Students must store phones upon arrival. • Phone use will not be permitted between classes or during lunch. • If a student violates the policy, the electronic device will be confiscated and a parent or guardian may be required to retrieve the device. • Repeated violations may lead to additional consequences as outlined in policy. Staying Connected We understand the importance of staying connected. If you need to reach your child during the school day, please contact the school office. The policy will be published in our handbook as well as on the district website. We appreciate your support as we implement this change in accordance with Arkansas state law. Together, we can create a learning environment where every student is focused, safe and ready to succeed.

Today, Ms. Kristen's class set off on an adventure to Camp Read-A-Lot! 🏕️📚 Our little campers had a blast participating in fun, camping-themed reading and math activities—all from the comfort of their very own campsite tents! From cozy corners to creative learning, we made the most of every moment. We are rolling strong here at Reed Elementary! 🌟🔥

Reed Elementary School proudly presents: 💜💛2025 TEACHER OF THE YEAR Congratulations to the phenomenal Mrs. Davita Rucker-Belcher! The entire staff and students at Reed would like to extend heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering dedication to inspiring young minds.

Today at Reed Elementary School, we celebrated our incredible Nurse, Delaina Williams, RN, who embodies the true spirit of caring. Thanks for inspiring us with your compassion and dedication at 710 South Cherry Street. Every day, you remind us that we are your top priority. We are ROLL’n here at Reed‼️💜💛

Parent(s): AR Literacy Tutor Grant Program - established under the LEARNS ACT If your child qualifies for the Literacy Tutor Grant (K-3) Program through the AR Dept. of Education, a letter was sent home with your child. Please check your child's folder/backpack and follow the instructions provided. Sample of letter:

A heartfelt thank you to the Dumas High School Bobcat Band for an awe-inspiring performance! Today they uplifted our students at Reed with a magnificent concert featuring Go Mighty Bobcats, Selections from the Lion King, See You Again, and more. The band members' instrument demonstrations sparked excitement among our students, inspiring a new generation of musicians. We are forever grateful to Mrs. Leah Venable, Ms. Maria Lopez, and Ms. Sally Willems for this unforgettable experience!

Thank you to our Bus Drivers at Reed!!!

Today we honor the World’s Best Administrative Assistants, Ms. Martisha Gragg and Mrs. Joyce Shell here at Reed Elementary School, inspiring us all with their exceptional dedication and commitment. #RollnAtReed